Challenging Christian Nationalism

INTERSECTIONS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
ST. PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1340 3rd Ave SE, CEDAR RAPIDS

in-person and virtual options

Confronting Christian Nationalism

Presenter:
Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush
President and CEO, Interfaith Alliance

Rev. Raushenbush has become a leading voice in the public square calling out Christian Nationalism in our nation and in our communities. Join us at Crossroads in October to learn more about Christian Nationalism and its far-reaching impact.

There are three ways to attend Intersections. Registration is required for all three:

Attend in person (with lunch) by clicking here. Three boxed lunch options are available for $12 each: turkey, roast beef, and vegetarian. You must pre-order and pay for your lunch by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, September 6. Late orders or walk-in requests for lunch will NOT be available.
Attend in person (no lunch) by clicking here. There is no cost for this option, but we do need your RSVP to ensure we have enough seating.
Watch via YouTube by clicking here. This virtual presentation will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

Intersections is a monthly gathering of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa in Cedar Rapids.

Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, new President and CEO of Interfaith Alliance

CHALLENGING CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM

Join us to learn more about Christian Nationalism and how you can work with Interfaith Alliance of Iowa to challenge Christian Nationalism in Iowa communities big and small. And, help us welcome Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, national President and CEO of Interfaith Alliance, on his inaugural visit to Iowa. See details for events and how to make reservations below.

WELCOME TO IOWA!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 57:00 – 9:00 PM (brief remarks at 7:45 PM)The Slow Down Coffee Co.3613 6th Ave, DES MOINES

Join us in welcoming the new national President and CEO of the Interfaith Alliance, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush. An informal gathering and opportunity to connect with friends and hear brief remarks from Rev. Raushenbush about the state of our nation given the rise in Christian Nationalism – and how we all can have an impact.

Reservations are required. Dessert and beverages will be provided.

FAITH & DEMOCRACY: CHALLENGING CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM FORUM

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 52:00 – 4:00 PMPlymouth Congregational Church4126 Ingersoll Ave, DES MOINES

Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, President and CEO of Interfaith Alliance, will lead us in a forum on the rise and impact of Christian Nationalism in our nation and communities. Join us to learn about Christian Nationalism and its far-reaching impact as well as a conversation on actively addressing it at the national, state, and local levels.

The forum is open to all. Clergy and faith leaders are strongly encouraged to attend as well as anyone interested in learning about and taking action to address Christian Nationalism.

Reservations are required to attend. This event is in-person only.

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SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS

Interfaith Alliance of Iowa has long been part of the public dialogue and advocacy efforts for strong public schools. It truly takes all of us, and school board elections are an important part of the equation. We offer this list of candidate questions that focus on many concerns facing our public schools today. Be sure to visit our website for more information about school board elections as well.

Also, don't forget your faith community can host candidate forums! For guidelines on how to do that, visit the Faithful Voices for Racial Justice website.

We encourage Iowa voters to be educated on the issues and on the positions of those running for school board in their community. And we encourage Iowans to vote November 7!

CROSSROADS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
4126 Ingersoll Ave, DES MOINES

in-person and virtual options

Public Libraries Persevering in Challenging Times

Presenter:
Sue Woody
Director of the Des Moines Public Library

Banned books (and all the brouhaha that comes with it), accommodating the houseless community, and addressing the low literacy rate of too many youth in our communities are but some of the challenges public libraries are navigating in our communities. Sue Woody, Director of the Des Moines Public Library, will share the challenges libraries face and the opportunities to serve the public in meaningful ways.

There are three ways to attend Crossroads. Registration is required for all three:

Attend in person (with lunch) by clicking here. Four bag lunch sandwich options are available for $12: turkey, roast beef, ham salad, and vegetarian. You must pre-order and pay for your lunch by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, September 13. Late orders or walk-in requests for lunch will NOT be available.
Attend in person (no lunch) by clicking here. There is no cost for this option, but we do need your RSVP to ensure we have enough seating.
Watch via YouTube by clicking here. This virtual presentation will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

Crossroads is a monthly gathering of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa in Des Moines.

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